World Service Conference of Cocaine Anonymous
September 1 – September 5, 2021 Summary of Motions
Motion 1
Motion: to suspend the rules to allow Joseph N, Evans S, Sheryl B, Michael A, Tyrone H, Brad S and
Carol P a vote at the 2021 Conference.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 2
Motion effective immediately that China become a recognized area of CA.
Seconded.
Passed
Motion 3
Motion effective immediately that Indonesia become a recognized area of CA.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 4
Motion effective immediately that Whales become a recognized area of CA.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 5
Motion effective immediately that West Country become a recognized area of CA.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 6
Motion: Change Conference Charter Article 3 to include AA’s later* clarification:
- Conference Relation to C.A.: The Conference will act for C.A. in the perpetuation and guidance of its world services, and it will also be the vehicle by which the C.A. movement can express its view upon all matters of vital C.A. policy and all hazardous deviations from C.A. Tradition. Delegates should be free to vote as their conscience dictates; they should also be free to decide what questions should be taken to the Group level, whether for information, discussion, or their own direct instruction.
But no change in Article 10 of the Charter or in the Twelve Traditions of C.A., or in the Twelve Steps of C.A. may be made with less than the written consent of three-quarters of the C.A. Groups. except by first asking the consent of the known C.A. Groups of the world. [This would include all C.A. Groups known to the recognized Areas around the world.] These Groups shall be suitably notified of any proposal for change and shall be allowed no less than six months for consideration thereof. And before any such Conference action can be taken, there must first be received in writing within the time allotted the consent of at least three-fourths of all those Groups who respond to such a proposal (not counting abstentions).
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- See AA World Service Manual, 2018-2020 edition, Appendix B, page 104 (see highlighted section of copy below)
AA World Service Manual, 2018-2020 edition, Appendix B
A Resolution
Offered by Bill W. and Adopted at the
20th Anniversary Convention of A.A., in 1955.
(This Resolution Authorizes the General Service Conference to Act for Alcoholics Anonymous and to Become the Successor to Its Co-Founders.)
We, the members of the Twentieth Anniversary Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous, here assembled at St. Louis in July of the year 1955, declare our belief that our Fellowship has now come of age and is entirely ready to assume full and permanent possession of the Three Legacies of our A.A. inheritance — the Legacies of Recovery, Unity and Service.
We believe that the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous, as created in 1951 by our co-founders, Doctor Bob S. and Bill W., and authorized by trustees of the Alcoholic Foundation, has now become entirely capable of assuming the guardianship of A.A.’s Twelve Traditions and of taking over full guidance and control of the world service of our Society, as provided in the “Third Legacy Manual of World Service”¹ recently revised by our surviving co-founder, Bill W.,² and of the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous.
We have also heard with approval Bill W.’s proposal that A.A.’s General Service Conference should now become the permanent successor to the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, inheriting from them all their former duties and special responsibilities, thus avoiding in future time all possible strivings for individual prestige or personal power; and also providing our Society with the means of functioning on a permanent basis.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That the General Service Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous should become, as of this date, July 3, 1955, the guardian of the Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous, the perpetuators of the world services of our Society, the voice of the group conscience of our entire Fellowship, and the sole successors of its co-founders, Doctor Bob and Bill.
1Now called The A.A. Service Manual.
² Bill died January 24, 1971.
AND IT IS UNDERSTOOD: That neither the Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous nor the warranties of Article XII of the Conference Charter shall ever be changed or amended by the General Service Conference except by first asking the consent of the registered A.A. groups of the world. [This would include all A.A. groups known to the general service offices around the world.]³ These groups shall be suitably notified of any proposal for change and shall be allowed no less than six months for consideration thereof. And before any such Conference action can be taken, there must first be received in writing within the time allotted the consent of at least three-quarters of all those registered groups who respond to such proposal.⁴
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WE FURTHER UNDERSTAND: That, as provided in Article XII of the Conference Charter, the Conference binds itself to the Society of Alcoholics Anonymous by the following means: That in all its proceedings, the General Service Conference shall observe the spirit of the A.A. Tradition, taking great care that the Conference never becomes the seat of perilous wealth or power; that sufficient operating funds, plus an ample reserve, be its prudent financial principle; that none of the Conference members shall ever be placed in a position of unqualified authority over any of the others; that all important decisions be reached by discussion, vote and, whenever possible, by substantial unanimity; that no Conference action ever be personally punitive, or an incitement to public controversy; that though the Conference may act in the service of Alcoholics Anonymous and may traditionally direct its world services, it shall never enact laws or regulations binding on A.A. as a whole or upon any A.A. group or member thereof, nor shall it perform any other such acts of government; and that, like the Society of Alcoholics Anonymous which it serves, the Conference itself will always remain democratic in thought and action. (This Resolution was adopted by the Convention by acclamation and, in the Conference, by formal resolution by vote.)
St. Louis, Missouri, July 3, 1955
3Resolution: It was resolved by the 1976 General Service Conference that those instruments requiring consent of three-quarters of the responding groups for change or amendment would include the Twelve Steps of A.A., should any such change or amendment ever be proposed.
4Bill uses the term “registered.” A.A.W.S. neither monitors nor oversees the activities or practices of any A.A. group. Groups are listed solely for purposes of accurate communications.
Passed
Motion 7
Motion: Adopt the following procedure for polling the Groups of C.A. to make any changes defined in
Article 3 of the C.A. Conference Charter, to be placed in the WSM following “Referrals”:
- Upon authorization by a 2/3rds vote of the World Service Conference (WSC), the Structure and Bylaws Committee (S&B) shall prepare a ballot describing any such change to the 12 Traditions of C.A., the 12 Steps of C.A. or Article 10 of the Charter, along with such arguments for and against that it deems proper, along with instructions for Areas and Groups, and present these to the World Service Board of Trustees (WSBT).
- The WSBT will review this material and may return it to S&B for revision.
- Upon WSBT approval, the ballot question and all related materials will be submitted to the next WSC for final approval by a 2/3rds vote. This submittal must conform to the Standing Rules of the WSC.
- Upon WSC approval, the ballots will be disseminated by a Delegate mailing from the World Service Office (WSO) to all known Areas in such a time and manner that every Group therein could expect to have 6 months to consider the requested changes.
- Groups not yet within an Area, but known to the WSO, shall be sent a ballot directly.
- Areas (or Districts) shall disseminate a ballot to each and every Group therein, previously validating each ballot with the Area Chair’s signature.
- Groups shall return their ballots as per the instructions provided.
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- Upon the conclusion of the voting period, the WSO will tabulate the votes, resolve any ballot defects by contacting the Area’s Delegates or Chair, and report the vote totals, along with the estimated Group response rate, to the WSC S&B Committee and the WSBT. Abstentions received do not affect the percentages for and against but are reported in the response rate.
- Should 3/4ths of the ballots returned, not counting Abstentions, be in the affirmative, the question, along with the vote counts and estimated percentage the Groups responding will be presented to the WSC for final approval. The WSC may, but is not required to, consider the percentage response rate in its deliberations.
- A final 2/3rd ratification vote by the WSC causes the change to be put into effect.
Motion 8
Motion: To approve and adopt the attached ‘Cocaine Anonymous Brand Guide’, to be accessible from our
World website.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 9
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE ATLANTIC NORTH REGIONAL SLATE:
Richard B
John R
Alan S
Seconded
Passed unanimously
Motion 10
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE ATLANTIC SOUTH REGIONAL SLATE:
Chris M
Randy M
Seconded
Passed
Motion 10
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE EUROPEAN REGIONAL SLATE:
Stuart J
Dawn M
Seconded
Passed
Motion 11
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MAINLAND EUROPE REGIONAL SLATE:
Johan T
Claudia W
Seconded
Passed
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Motion 12
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MIDWEST REGIONAL SLATE:
Rodney D
Patrice F
Seconded
Passed
Motion 13
MOTION TO APPROVE THE PACIFIC NORTH REGIONAL SLATE:
Ruby C
Gary P
Seconded
Passed
Motion 14
MOTION TO APPROVE THE PACIFIC SOUTH REGIONAL SLATE:
Henry A
Joni E
Aurora L
Benjamin S
Seconded
Passed
Motion 15
MOTION TO APPROVE THE SOUTHWEST REGIONAL SLATE:
Susan L
Barry H
Ginger L
Paul S
Seconded
Passed
Motion 16
MOTION TO APPROVE THE WORLD SERVICE OFFICE TRUSTEE SLATE:
David C
Laurie R
Seconded
Passed
Motion 17
MOTION TO APPROVE THE WORLD SERVICE TRUSTEE SLATE:
Henry A
Joni E
Aurora L
Benjamin S
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Seconded
Passed
Motion 18
MOTION TO APPROVE THE TRUSTEE AT LARGE SLATE:
Alan S
John R
Chris M
Randy M
Stuart J
Dawn M
Johan T
Claudia W
Rodney D
Patrice F
Ruby Ci
Gary P
Henry A
Joni E
Aurora L
Benjamin S
Barry H
Paul S
Seconded
Passed
Motion 19
Motion to establish a World Service Office Convention Bid Financial Vetting Committee (WSOCBFVC).
[attachment 2]
Seconded
Passed
Motion 20
Motion to extend the session until the end of the WSOB report and motions.
Seconded
Fails
Motion 21
Motion to call the question on motion 19
Passed
Motion 22
Motion to reconsider motion 19
Seconded
Fails
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Motion 23
Motion to call the question on motion 22
Passed
Motion 24
Motion to formally change the 2024 Convention Dates from 23-May-24 thru 27-May-24 to occur at any time between 1-May-24 and 15-July-24 as allowed by the Convention Committee Guidelines. [attachmen
3]
Seconded
Passed
Motion 25
Motion to call the question on motion 24
Seconded
Passed
Motion 26
Motion: to amend the previously passed motion from last night that approved the branding guide. To remove the last page that includes the PI logo.
Seconded
Fails
Motion 27
Motion To accept the minutes as adopted.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 28
Motion to Suggest that the Unity Pamphlet is read at the WSC Unity Breakfast and the CAWS Convention
Unity event.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 29
Motion To accept “Attachment 1” as the CATW 2022 Artwork.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 30
Motion To add the reading “Alcohol” to the H & I meeting formats as an option. “Who IS A CA Member” is already available as an option. (Please see attachments 1, 2 & 3) Seconded
Passed
Motion 31
Motion To create a Suggested & Open Online meeting formats containing an anonymity disclaimer, to use for online H & I meetings. (Please see attachments 4 & 5)
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Seconded
Motion 32 a
Motion: Friendly Amendment: That the use of the video is at the discretion of the facility.
Amendment accepted.
Motion 32 b
Motion: Friendly Amendment “Video’s turned off if and when required by the facility.” Amendment refused.
Motion 33
Motion: To refer this back to the committee.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 34
Motion to approve new language:
Old language reads: In the WSCCC Guidelines on Page 4 of the Suggested Organizational Structure Cocaine Anonymous World Service Convention Flow Chart Program Chair-Vice Chair-Workshops-Speaker-Marathons -Special Events-Entertainment-.Registration-Survey and Evaluation Coordinator.In the WSCCC Guidelines on Page 4 of the Suggested Organization Structure Cocaine Anonymous World Service Convention Flow Chart Treasurer-Vice Treasurer-Fundraising-Memorabilia-Archive-Printing/Design-Auction/Drawing- Registration Chair
Seconded
Passed
Motion 35
MOTION to insert new language
To change the language of Page 41, Bullet Point 11 of the World Service Convention Committee
Guidelines to read: Each Host City/Area/Region should obtain written bids from 3 different hotels/events venue in their Area. Hotel bids should be valid for at least 6 months following Host City selection.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 36
MOTION: Approve the Statement of Purpose to read as:
The purpose of the World Service Convention is to carry the message to the addict that still suffers and promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous, and financially support World Service’s effort to carry the message to the addict that still suffers. Seconded
Motion 37
Motion Friendly Amendment: in our PI handbook says “OF COCAINE ANONYMOUS”
Can we change the language?
Friendly amendment rejected
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Motion 37x
Motion Friendly Amendment: “that” is used instead of “who”. Can we change that?
Friendly amendment accepted
Floor objects
Motion is out of order
Motion 38
Motion to Amend: The purpose of the World Service Convention is to carry the message to the addict who still suffers and promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous, and financially support World Service’s effort to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 39
New motion: The purpose of the World Service Convention is to carry the message to the addict who still suffers and promote enthusiasm and unity within the fellowship of Cocaine Anonymous, and financially support World Service’s effort to carry the message to the addict who still suffers.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 40
Motion to accept revisions made to the WSCCC Guidelines, Convention Spending Committee, on current Page 30 with the following revisions.
CONVENTION SPENDING COMMITTEE
The purpose of the World Service Convention Spending Committee is to monitor the approved World Service Convention budget and oversee all requests for expenditures. All sub-committee expenditures in excess of $500 require a minimum of 3 bids be submitted, in writing, to the Convention Spending Committee. Expenses exceeding $100 but less than $500 must be approved by both the Convention Spending Committee and the WSOB. Expenditures which are less than $100 (aka petty cash expenses) are subject to the scrutiny of the host Convention Steering Committee and do not need to be approved by the WSOB.
The Spending Committee shall be comprised of the following members:
- WS Convention Treasurer (Spending Committee Chair)
- WS Convention Chairperson
- Trustee from Host Region/Area
- WSOB
- Treasurer shall submit a minimum of two (2) three (3) additional voting members with resumes subject to ratification by the host city Convention Committee officers and Trustee Host City Convention Steering Committee.
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SPENDING COMMITTEE DUTIES:
1) Work with the WSO and WSOB Treasurer to set up a petty cash fund and bank accounts.
2) Review and approves all Check Requests in excess of $100 as submitted by the Convention Steering Committee. Check Requests are then forwarded to the WSOB for final approval.
3) Ensure that all Check Requests in excess of $500, when forwarded to the WSOB for final consideration, include a minimum of 3 bids and/or contracts or an explanation of unique circumstances when 3 bids are not available.
4) Ensure that sub-committee Check Requests and/or bids received by the Spending Committee are reviewed and processed within 30-days of receipt. a) Requests will either be referred back to sender with explanation or forwarded to the WSOB for further consideration
5) Research and coordinate with WSO the collection of bids from committee heads and information on materials, i.e. printing, memorabilia, computers, copiers, etc., for purchase and/or lease and/or rental.
6) WSOB and Spending Committee authorize expenditures in excess of $500.00 (five hundred) providing a minimum of three bids has been received.
7) The Spending Committee and WSOB are suggested to, but is not necessarily required to, contract with the lowest bidder.
6) It is suggested that the Spending Committee attempt to contract with the lowest bidder; however, it is not a requirement.
8)7) The WSOB has final approval of expenditures of over $100.00 (one hundred dollars).
Seconded
Passed
Motion 41
MOTION to accept revisions made to the WSCCC Guidelines, General Guidelines, on current Pages 32-35 with the following revisions.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
All other items edited in the General Guidelines are considered Housekeeping only.
Submotion 1:
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6)4) Provide space, as needed, for Regional Assemblies and/or Caucuses, World Service Conference Committees, WSBT, and/or WSOB meetings. Create a time slot for a Long Term Planning (LTP) workshop for the fellowship to join the Trustees for long term planning of C.A. as a whole committee workshop/forum and any standing World Service Conference Committee i.e. Hospital and Institutions etc.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 42
Nathan H: Submotion 2:
9)7) Make out all contracts to Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office Inc. a California Corporation. CAWSO Inc. will be the contracted entity on all contracts entered into by the Host City of the World Service Convention. No Host City Committee member is authorized to execute any contracts under any circumstances. World Service Trustee and the World Service Office Board Chair are the signing authority for all contracts.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 43
Shelby D: Submotion 3:
9) In keeping with the WSCCC Statement of Purpose to promote unity, open General Committee meetings are encouraged. Use of the Steering Committees are preferable when sensitive matters need to be discussed by Committee.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 44
Robert B: Submotion 4:
12)11) The WSO B will open one Host City petty cash operating account and one Host City trust account within 90 days of the close of the prior odd- or even-year convention which precedes the Host City’s convention year. 6 months of the Host City being selected.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 45
Susan L: Submotion 5:
29)25) It is recommended that the Host City provide various registration options to include, but not limited to, a basic registration, a $99 package, and a $199 package. Items to be included in various packages are determined by the Host City. If an early registration package is offered for under $100.00, items to be included are determined by the host city.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 46
Nathan H: Submotion 6:
24) Co-Anon Registration
i) Will be handled using one of the following methods
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(1) C.A. will collect the registration fee, provide meeting space, coffee, hospitality room and registration badges.
OR
(2) Co-Anon will handle / collect their own registration fees and provide their own registration badges.
ii) Co-Anon must make a selection of which option it desires not later than March 1st of the year prior to the applicable CAWS Convention. i.e. for the CAWS Convention in 2010, Co-Anon would be requested to inform the WSO of its selected option not later than March 1st
iii) CAWS registration forms will reflect the Co-Anon option as follows:
iv) If option one is selected, CAWS registration forms will provide a checkbox for Co-Anon members and the following disclaimer:
“While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”
v) If option two is selected, CAWS registration forms will not include a registration checkbox for Co-Anon members. However, it will include the following Co-Anon information in the registration section as well as the standard Co-Anon disclaimer:
**NOTE ** For Co-Anon and/or Co-Lateen registration forms, please contact {add info}.
“While being mindful of the impact of our disease on those who care about us and the support we receive from them, we in Cocaine Anonymous are guided by our Sixth Tradition. As such, we must ensure that our desire to cooperate with Co-Anon in thought, action and spirit does not result in affiliation, either outright or implied.”
b) The Host Committee invites Co-Anon to provide a liaison to attend all committee meetings.
c) Co-Anon representative(s) should work closely with the Host Convention Committee Hotel Liaison to facilitate meeting space and any other on-site arrangements needed for them to carry out their business during the CAWS Convention.
Seconded
Sent back to committee
Motion 47
Motion: Refer Motion 46 back to committee
Seconded
Passed
Motion 48
Motion to award 2025 convention to the area (Arizona)
Seconded
Passed
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Motion 49
Motion: ‘To revise the World Service Conference Structure and Bylaws Committee Guidelines, to include the new Statement of Purpose language and description of new ‘Region and Area Maps Sub-committee.’
Structure and Bylaws Guidelines
Statement of Purpose
The Structure and Bylaws Committee (S&B) is to formulate bylaws, guidelines and a structure by which Cocaine Anonymous can operate day-to-day, at Conferences, Regions, Areas and elsewhere around the World. We execute with great diligence, the task of being of maximum service to our fellowship, by introducing new verbiage into a comprehensive, easy to read, World Service Manual (WSM). This manual will be distributed in the first quarter of the year following our conference, allowing our fellowship to grow and flourish. The committee also maintains Region and Area maps, to be accessible at ca.org.
Seconded
Passed.
Motion 50
Motion:
Functions
At the World Service Conference (WSC) and other times during the year, the Structure and Bylaws Committee is asked to investigate concerns regarding our current World Service Manual and either challenge the request by identifying a current solution or create new verbiage to present to the Conference floor, through which, we accommodate the referral. When creating new verbiage, careful deliberation is undertaken in finding a solution that considers functionality and longevity.
The Structure and Bylaws Committee ‘Region and Area Maps Sub-committee’ creates and maintains maps of new Areas and Regions and / or changes to existing Areas and Regions following recognition / approval by the WSC.
REGION AND AREA MAPS SUB-COMMITTEE
Following each WSC any changes to Region or Area maps are updated and maintained on appropriate software. Once the S&B Committee has reviewed the updated individual maps, they are sent to the relevant Regional Trustee for written approval prior to the revised World map being issued to the World Service Office for uploading to the World Website. A copy of the revised World map is issued to the WSC Archives Committee along with copies of the individual Area and Region Trustee approvals.
SUB-COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Sub-committee Chair
- Preside over all Sub-committee meetings.
- Prepare sub-committee agendas.
- Interact with Trustees and WSO.
- Submit a report for monthly S&B Committee conference calls and S&B Committee reports to the WSC.
- Serves a one-year term.
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Sub-committee Secretary
- Keeps accurate minutes of each meeting of the Sub-committee.
- General communications throughout the year with the Sub-committee.
- Serves a one-year term.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 51
Motion: To change the language of Item E on page 13 as follows:
E. Any media (printed, electronic, or otherwise) to be made available by the group, district, or area, to the fellowship, shall have prior approval from the respective service body. For this purpose, the respective service body is the Area/District Service Committee to which you are aligned or the World Service Office for groups that are not in an Area/District.
Seconded Passed
Motion 52
Motion: To make World Service Manual of Cocaine Anonymous non-binary and non-gender specific.
Seconded
Out of Order
Motion 53
Friendly Amendment: it states literature, but can we change to WSM instead?
Accepted.
Motion is amended.
Motion 54
Motion to change language on page 63 of the WSM as follows:
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Director(s)-At-Large
Director of Conventions and Conferences
World Service Trustee
World Service Office Trustee
Paid Director of Resources & Project Development Paid Director(s)
Paid Director of Operations
Seconded
Passed
Motion 55
Motion to change language on page 17 of the WSM as follows:
Closed: Attendance is limited to C.A. members only., and those with a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
Seconded
Passed
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Motion 56
Motion to strike language and add new language (strike groups’ GSR and add DSC):
Page 21 It is suggested that ten (10) or more groups comprise a District and that each ten (10) groups or part thereof, elect a District Service Representative to sit on the Area Service Committee.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 57
Motion to organize the World Service Manual in three sections as follows:
- Pages 1-38: Cocaine Anonymous and Our Service Structure
- Pages 39-85: Cocaine Anonymous World Service
- Pages 86-90: Appendices
1.Robert’s Rule of Order Motion Chart
2.List of C.A. Literature
3.Advisory Opinion
4.Changes in the (year) WSM
Seconded
Passed
Motion 58
Motion to add translations as a standing committee for areas.
WSM p. 25:
[…]
The Area serves the Fellowship by distributing chips and literature, carrying out local translations, in accordance with the World Service office translation policy and process.
handling […]
SUGGESTED AREA FUNCTIONS
- The Area Service Committee is entrusted with local service board incorporation, if required
- Coordinates Area telephone services.
- Distributes, and/or sells literature and chips; carries out local translations where required in accordance with the World Service office translation policy and process.
- Standing Committees include:
[a-k]
I. Translations
WSM p. 29:
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Translations: Responsible for local translation of materials. For C.A. copyright items in accordance with the World Service office translation policy and process.
Seconded
Motion 59
Friendly Amendment: on page 25 item in accordance with the WS office translation policy and process.
Friendly Amendment adopted
Passed
Motion 60
Motion to make the following change to page 31 of the WSM:
1. Delegates and Alternate Delegates are to be elected to the WSC by each Area. Each Area shall have three (3) two (2) votes which may be carried by up to three (3) end strike two (2) Area Delegates or Alternate Delegates in person or by proxy, as set forth in the Standing Rules for the Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference. If an Area has more than 75 25 meetings per week of its groups (excluding H&I), then that Area will be entitled to one additional vote for every additional fifty (50) meetings per week of its groups (or portion Thereof). If an Area has any question concerning the number of votes to which it is entitled, That Area should contact its Regional Trustee or the WSO.
Seconded Fails
Motion 61
Motion to Call the question
Passed
Motion 62
Motion: to suspend the rules, please, to change the current agenda for times of today’s sessions. I would like to return for dinner in an hour after 6:00pm and come back to work.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 63
Motion to reconsider
Seconded
Fails
Motion 64
Motion: Rose J: Call the question
Seconded
Vote
Passed
Motion 65
Motion to change the language on page 34 of the WSM as follows:
REQUIREMENTS TO CHANGE REGION OR BECOME A REGION
1.Two-Thirds approval in person or in writing of all GSR from the Area(s) . Approval in person or in writing of the GSR from Two-Thirds of the groups in the Petitioning Area(s).
2. Two-Thirds approval in person or in writing of all World Service Delegates from the Area(s). Two-Thirds approval in person or in writing of the World Service Delegates from the Petitioning Area(s).
Seconded Passed
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Motion 66
Motion to change language on page 17 as follows:
Those attending meetings are reminded that any opinions or interpretations they may hear are solely those of the speaker or participant involved. All members are free to interpret the recovery program in their own terms, but none can speak for the local Group or C.A. as a whole. Any group that wishes to become a C.A. group may reach out to their local district/area to be added to their area directory or register the group with C.A. World Services.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 67
Motion to change the language on page 16 of the WSM as follows:
A meeting is when Two or more people gather together C.A. members meeting regularly to share their experience, strength and hope with each other.
A meeting may call itself themselves a C.A. Cocaine Anonymous Group when:
- The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
- It is fully self-supporting.
- Its primary purpose is to help addicts recover through the Twelve Steps of C.A.
- It has no outside affiliations.
- It has no opinion on outside issues.
- Its public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 68
Motion to change the language on page 16 of the WSM as follows:
THE C.A. GROUP
The basic unit in C.A. is the local Group, which is autonomous except in matters affecting other Groups or C.A. as a whole. The Group has but one primary purpose, which is to help others to recover through the suggested Twelve Steps. Each Group is self-supporting through its own contributions. As the Twelve Steps are our guide to recovery, the Twelve Traditions are our guide to Group unity, growth and discipline. Its members maintain their personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, television and films.
The importance of the Group, what it constitutes and its functions cannot be stressed enough. Maintenance of our recovery depends on the sharing of our experience, strength and hope with each other, thus helping us to identify and understand the nature of our disease. A group typically meets at a regular time each week. Those that meet multiple times a week are known as multi-meeting groups.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 69
Motion to change the language on page 13 of the WSM:
D. To avoid implied affiliation, when referencing the name Cocaine Anonymous, the block letter CA, the official Cocaine Anonymous logo (hereinafter logo), future variations of the logo, and the motto We’re Here and We’re Free, on publications such as flyers, newsletters, directories, the following disclaimer should be used: “In the spirit of Tradition Six, C.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics,
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organization or institution.” Avoid using designs that incorporate external organizations, graphics, and logos, trademarks when producing fellowship flyers or memorabilia.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 70
MOTION: Call the question.
Seconded
Motion Passed
Motion 71
MOTION: to create an Online Services Committee as a new World Service Standing Committee. Seconded
Ruled Out Of order
Motion 72
MOTION: Appeal the decision of the chair. This was on LTP for over a year and all the committees, specifically IT, the second purpose of this is to carry guidance. IT was ok with this as their purpose is to help with online work. We were informed that S&B had a referral as well. This comes from the OSA and has been discussed with them. Conference committee is involved with the conference, not this. And a very small amount of finance. It has gone through a number of people. I think this needs to move forward.
Seconded
Fails
Motion 73
Michael:
MOTION: APPROVE THE DRAFT PAMPHLET, “WHO IS A C.A. MEMBER”, AS PER POINT 10 OF THE C.A. PAMPHLET APPROVAL PROCESS.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 74
MOTION: APPROVE THE DRAFT WALLET SIZED CARD, “THUS WE GROW” AS PER POINT 10 OF THE C.A. PAMPHLET APPROVAL PROCESS.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 75
MOTION: APPROVE THE DRAFT PAMPHLET, “OUR COMMON WELFARE” AS PER POINT 10 OF
THE C.A. PAMPHLET APPROVAL PROCESS.
Seconded
Passed
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Motion 76
MOTION: APPROVE THE DRAFT PAMPHLET, “COCAINE ANONYMOUS ONLINE: UNLIMITED SEATING 24/7/365”, AS PER POINT 10 OF THE C.A. PAMPHLET APPROVAL PROCESS.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 76x
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF A NEW PAMPHLET “THE POWER OF PI” AS PER POINT 4 OF THE C.A. PAMPHLET APPROVAL PROCESS.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 77
MOTION: APPROVE THE CONCEPT OF A NEW PAMPHLET ABOUT SERVICE SPONSORSHIP AS PER POINT 4 OF THE C.A. PAMPHLET APPROVAL PROCESS.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 78
MOTION: APPROVE THE 2021 LCF COMMITTEE GUIDELINES REVISION
Seconded
Motion out of order
Motion 79
MOTION: EDIT THE EXISTING LANGUAGE AND ADD NEW OPTIONAL LANGUAGE IN THE 7TH TRADITION SECTION OF THE SUGGESTED PARTICIPATION MEETING FORMAT, THE SUGGESTED STEP STUDY MEETING FORMAT, AND THE SUGGESTED GENERAL SPEAKER MEETING FORMAT:
(PARENTHETICAL LANGUAGE REMAINS UNCHANGED) We are fully self-supporting through our own contributions. At this time we will observe the 7th Tradition. Please remain quietly seated while the baskets are being passed.
(OPTIONAL) The Seventh Tradition is where spirituality and money mix. Our members’ contributions support C.A.’s primary purpose by paying meeting expenses such as rent, literature and chips. Leftover money is then passed on to our District/Area and World Services to help maintain websites, publish and translate literature, provide chips and so much more, enabling C.A. to grow and flourish around the world. When you contribute, remember that you are helping carry the message to the addict who still suffers. We are here and we are free!
Seconded
Passed
Motion 80
MOTION: EDIT THE TITLE OF THE PAMPHLET “C.A. IS ALSO FOR THE LGBTQ+ ADDICT” AS FOLLOWS: C.A. IS ALSO FOR THE LGBTQ+ ADDICT
Seconded
Passed
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Motion 90
MOTION: UPDATE THE TWELVE-STEP COMPANION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS BY INSERTING A NEW SECTION C AND RELETTERING REMAINING PART AS FOLLOWS:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
[Existing unchanged Parts and Sections]
PART C: CONNECTION
The Miracle of C.A.
A Higher Power of Our Own Understanding: Questions of God, Belief and Faith Sponsorship
To the Inmate and Those in Treatment
Staying Connected With C.A.: Keep Coming Back
Life With an Addict or an Alcoholic: Our Family Experience
PART D: APPENDICES
[Existing Unchanged Appendices]
Seconded
Passed
Motion 91
Motion: we limit the time to 3 minutes to each member for speaker
Seconded
Motion 92
I make a motion to adjourn for the evening.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 93
Any nominations for Chair?
Russell S
Seconded
Accepts
Anne M
Seconded
Accepts
Wade S
Seconded
Declines
Duane M
Seconded
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Declines
Trevor S
Seconded
Declines
Cynthia C
Seconded
Declines
Tom P
Seconded
Declines
Russell S to the Chair!!
Motion 94
Any Nominees for Vice Chair?
Anne M
Seconded
Accepted
Kenny S
Seconded
Accepted
Duane M
Seconded
Accepted
Jason L
Seconded
Declined
Jessi G
Seconded
Accepted
Dawn M
Seconded
Accepted
Justin C
Seconded
Accepted
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Kevin M
Seconded
Declined
Welcome to Duane M as Vice Chair/Parliamentarian
Motion 95
Any Nominees for Conference Co-Secretary Position (reads qualifications)
Maria K
Seconded
Accepted
Jeanette J
Seconded
Accepted
Anne M
Seconded
Declined
Kenny S
Seconded
Accepted
Jen
Seconded
Declined
Congratulations Maria!
Motion 96
MOTION: To relocate the World Service Conference for the years 2024 and 2025 to a city further away than the 50 miles set forth in the Conference Guidelines, with the cities to be selected from Washington
D.C., Dallas/Fort Worth, or St. Louis.
Seconded
Motion passes with substantial unanimity
Motion 97
MOTION: The Conference select the City and the Hotel for the 2024 and 2025 Conferences, choosing only between the Hyatt Regency Dulles (DC), the DFW Marriott, or the St Louis Renaissance Airport; with the winning vote from the Conference floor selecting the Hotel/City for those two years. Seconded
Dallas
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Motion 98
MOTION: to suspend the rules to take it into new business.
Seconded
Fails
Motion 99
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL GUIDELINES AS SUBMITTED IN SR14.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 99 a
MOTION: TO APPROVE THE 2022 BUDGET AS SUBMITTED.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 100
Motion to approve the 2021 Public Information Handbook and appendixes.
Attachment 1 – Handbook
Attachment 2; Appendix 1: Right Here, Right Now
Attachment 3; Appendix 2: Press release template
Attachment 4; Appendix 3: CPC video, scripts and editing instructions.
Attachment 5; Appendix 4: CPC poster and guidelines
Attachment 6; Appendix 5: CPC email template
Attachment 7; Appendix 6: Presentation for Schools and Young Persons Forums
Attachment 8; Appendix 7: Cocaine Anonymous World Service Conference Public Information Committee Guidelines 2021 Edition
Attachment 9; Appendix 8: NADCP Presentation
Our new handbook is updated and current. We wanted to create a new handbook that includes our branding that also includes guidelines regarding social media, etc. We present what we believe is a working handbook that works globally and with the public at large.
Seconded
Motion 101
Motion: to divide the document into separate sections.
Seconded
….
Motion 102
Friendly Amendment: to divide into 2 on page 35 para 2 and associated appendix 1
Seconded
Passed
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Motion 103
MOTION: we break this down into the new sections. The committee knew this was coming.
….
Motion 104
MOTION: to set this aside until next year.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 105
MOTION: that we approve the PI Handbook in sections.
Seconded
Passed
Motion 106
MOTION: to approve page 14 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 107
MOTION: to approve pages 15-16 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 108
MOTION: to approve page 17 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 109
MOTION: to approve pages 18-21 of the PI handbook
Motion 109 a
Friendly Amendment: There are two places in where I would like to suggest a friendly amendment from “sometimes” to “always”
Accepted
Motion 109 b
Friendly Amendment: to take CA literature and not the Big Book into prisons
Accepted.
Motion 109 c
Friendly Amendment: to add BB and CA literature as we do use the BB.
Accepted
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Motion 110
MOTION: to approve 18-21 with FA (all conference approved literature)
Passed
Motion 111
MOTION: to approve 22-24 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 112
MOTION: to approve page 25 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 113
MOTION: to approve 30-32 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 114
MOTION: to approve page 33 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 115
MOTION: to approve pages 35-37 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 116
MOTION: to approve appendix 1 of the PI handbook
Seconded
Passed
Motion 117
MOTION: to include page 38 in the PI handbook.
Second
Passed
Motion 118
MOTION: to limit the charge to observers to $5.00 for the day
Seconded
out of order
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Motion 119
MOTION to close.
Seconded
Passed
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